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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Odhanan" data-source="post: 3073535" data-attributes="member: 12324">Then it seems obvious you're no fan of his, since you are overblowing something that's actually minor to non-existant. I'm speaking specifically about the pseudo-"cult of personality" you think there is. I'm a fan of Malhavoc products, and I consider Monte's a friend. I share some tastes with him, I think the stuff he writes is usually excellent. He is talented and smart. He's the kind of person I appreciate, because he's an articulate person with some common interests and tastes. That's what I really think, and I think that's awesome he's trying out some other things now, because he has the kind of talent in my opinion that can be nurtured and lead to concrete achievements on one hand, and he has the intelligence to use his talents in efficient ways on the other. Is he "cool"? I don't know. Can't tell. I haven't met him, and even if I did, I suspect he would be no "cooler" than any of us geeks on this board. He's a guy just like you and me. Do I agree with everything he posts or says anywhere? No, and I don't feel like I can't tell him when I don't agree on something because I admire his skills as a designer. Is he a genius? I don't know. Maybe he is, maybe not. I think it takes more than RPG publications and exchanges on the web to be able to tell if someone's a genius or not. Now, the whole thing about "fanboys worshipping Monte" is frankly insulting. You're not a fan of his stuff, nor do you think there is anything special about the stuff he designs? Sure, you're entitled to your opinion. But bitching because some people like his stuff, and tell them that they are some kinds of retarded people who can't appreciate products without worshipping the designer like a rockstar? You're either naive (which, I must precise, I don't think is the case) or downright rude.</blockquote>

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